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Africa Film Development Awards For June 29
Pan African Film Development and Advancement Foundation, PAFDAF; through its registered project African Film Development Foundation, AFDF holds the African Film Development Awards, AFDA. The event marks a reawakening of the need for African sensitive filmmaking ventures.
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Nollywood Actress, Moyo Lawal, Loses Mum
Popular Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, lost her mum, on Sunday (May 12), at the age of 52. She will be buried 2pm today (May 14) at Vaults and Gardens Cemetry in Ikoyi, Lagos. Moyo Lawal started her career on the soap opera, and some of her movies are Holding Hope, Scarlet Woman, and Midnight Murder.
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Redi Tlhabi Explores Nollywood on South 2 North
Talk show host, Redi Tlhabi, recently discussed Nollywood on the Al Jazeera program, South 2 North. She had as studio guests Franco Sacchi, a Zambian-born Italian filmmaker; Yewande Sadiku and Biyi Bandele, executive producer and director respectively, of Half of a Yellow Sun.
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Nollywood Movies Awards 2013 – Call For Submission
The Nollywood Movies Award’s (NMA’S) is now open for entries for the 2013 edition. The award ceremony will take place on September 7, 2013, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year, two new categories have been introduced, namely Best Short Movie, and Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie.
Read More...Chika Ike, Ebube Nwagbo Shave Head For Roles
Popular Nollywood actresses Chika Ike, and Ebube Nwagbo, have both had their heads shaved for movie roles. Chika Ike had her hair shaved for the movie, Moment of Tears, which is being produced by First Movies International. She was reportedly paid N5 million for the role.
Read More...Ini Edo Attends Mother In-Law’s Burial
On April 26, 2013, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, her husband Philip, close family and friends were in Irrua, Edo State to attend the burial of her mother in law, Mrs Erofoh Ehiagwina (mother of her husband, Philip) who died earlier in the year. The event was well attended by people from far and wide, from within and outside Nigeria.
Read More...Oge Okoye Covers House of Maliq
Popular Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye, is on the cover of the May 2013 edition of House of Maliq magazine. The magazine also has a photo spread of the actress, done by Dazzle Photos. She was styled by House of Maliq ExclusiveAlso on the cover of the magazine is upcoming Nollywood actress, Princess Chineke.
Read More...The 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards
The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on April 20th in Yenogoa, Bayelsa. The event was well attended by film personalities from around the world. The event which is organized yearly by Peace Anyiam Osigwe is in its 10th year and had as special guest, African-American actor and director, Mario Van Peebles.
Read More...AMAA 2013: List of Winners
The 9th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on April 20, 2013, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This year 328 entries were received. There were 134 feature films, 88 short films, 57 documentaries and six animations. Following is a list of the award winners.
Read More...Teaser: In Iredu
In Iredu is a short film produced and directed by Abiola Sobo. It is based on William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It stars Adeyemi Okanlawon, Adenike Ogunsanwo, Lala Akindoju, and Ijeoma Grace Agu. It is currently in post-production, and it is expected that it will be released in 2013.
Read More...Omotola Attends TIME 100 Gala
Star actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde last Tuesday (April 23) attended the TIME 100 gala, which was held in honour of the individuals who made the 2013 TIME 100 list. The TIME 100 is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, compiled by the American Magazine, TIME.
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